What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineer position at HunaTek?
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with development teams to integrate applications seamlessly, optimize performance, cost, and security, and automate operations using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues, implementing disaster recovery solutions, staying updated on Azure services and best practices, and providing technical guidance to junior team members. Proven Azure experience, and proficiency in networking, security, and infrastructure as code tools are required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
Essential Job Functions
Azure Certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) – preferred
About Us
At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.
Our Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
EEO/AA: HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with development teams to integrate applications seamlessly, optimize performance, cost, and security, and automate operations using Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell. Your role will involve troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues, implementing disaster recovery solutions, staying updated on Azure services and best practices, and providing technical guidance to junior team members. Proven Azure experience, and proficiency in networking, security, and infrastructure as code tools are required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
Essential Job Functions
- Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with cloud services.
- Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and security.
- Automate cloud operations using tools such as Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and PowerShell.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
- Implement and manage disaster recovery and backup solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure services, features, and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security principles.
- Proficiency in Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Understanding of cloud and on-premises networking.
- Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, Bash, HCL, or PowerShell
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Azure Certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) – preferred
About Us
At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.
Our Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
- 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Tuition and career development assistance
- A selection of voluntary benefits
EEO/AA: HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
